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GFY 72 - 4 entertainment only PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 42 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 46 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Loco. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Loco
Loco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraag looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loco has picked Kraag up and slammed him! Kraag can't keep hold of the triangle and Loco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (5) Loco
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
Kraag tries to buck Loco off but Loco is having none of it.
Loco working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraag trying his best to control but Loco has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (7) Loco
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco looks winded!
Loco looking to control but Kraag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Kraag wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Loco wants to control the pace but Kraag is squirming around nicely.
Loco avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Kraag is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraag holds of for dear life.
Loco prevents Kraag from getting the reversal.
Kraag tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraag tries to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Kraag wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
Kraag tries to improve his position but Loco has taken his back! Loco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kraag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Loco pushes Kraag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
An out of breath Mono Loco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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